Ancus became fourth King of Rome after the death of Tullus Hostilius, the senate voted for him
Born 640 BC, died in 616 BC
Grandson of Numa the second King of Rome
Mother was daughter of Pompilius
He was picked based on his mottos of peace and prosperity, the people of Rome grew tired of war under their late king
When first crowned, he went to restore the religous observances like his grandfather. This brought to thoughts to the Roman people, one was that Rome was finally building together and two Rome is growing weak military wise
The Latins, oppnents of the Romans decided to take advantage of the Rome's weak military
The latins underestimated the power that Ancus held, Ancus left Rome and lead troops against the Latins himself, taking towns and turning their aligence to Rome, thus increasing the population.
Another accomplishment of the King was the building of the port Ostia, in the Tyyrenhum sea
Another, is that he built the first bridge over the Tiber river
The King ruled for 24 years
Battle against the Latins, on horse is Ancus Marcius
Ancus Marcius